Audi has begun production of its new R8 sports car at the Neckarsulm plant in the German state of Baden-Württemberg. The launch coincided with the 100-year celebration of facility. “We are giving the go-ahead for the production of a sensational car that opens a new chapter in our company’s history,” emphasised Audi Board Chairman Prof. Martin Winterkorn in Neckarsulm.
“This vehicle adds a new flagship model at the top our range and further advances the position of our brand,” commented Prof. Winterkorn. The first customer deliveries of the new mid-engine sports car are expected in May or June 2007. Late last week, Audi announced European pricing for the new car. U.S. pricing is expected to start slightly below $100,000.
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10/01, 8:00 PM
posted by:
camaro king
1st comment wooooooooo anyway this car looks like the car fron i,robot dosnt it
10/01, 8:16 PM
posted by:
gitcypher
The red hot headers pic is badass.
10/01, 8:46 PM
posted by:
Renton
They actually do work in those clothes, at least for the big $$$ cars.
Deutschland über alles.
10/01, 9:09 PM
posted by:
hell knight
when is it coming to the U.S.!!!
10/01, 11:09 PM
posted by:
Jon
lol… maybe just posing for the pics.
10/01, 11:11 PM
posted by:
Jon
That’s some brake rotor!
10/02, 1:51 AM
posted by:
Toy Yoda
I also read that this is the plant where the Audi S8 is being built. Remember now, that the R8 is built on the Gallardo chassis. And that the Gallardo has a V10 engine. The S8 has the same V10 motor, with less HP and more torque. Of course all this, just lends even more credbility that the Audi R8 will eventually have the V10 motor from the Gallardo, which is what we’ve all been thinking about anyways.
I’ve read that there exist turbo kits for your Gallardo. That means there’s enough room in the R8 to stick a V10 + turbo. Personally, I’d opt for a super charger. Imagine having like 700HP from an R8 V10. This car is gonna rock.
One knock, however, is that the R8 is way heavy. Check out rsportscars.com. It’s about 300 lbs lighter than an M6, and that probably can be attributed to the V8 vs V10 motor.
10/02, 9:41 AM
posted by:
mr. texas
i bet we see a diesel before any other config.
10/02, 1:09 PM
posted by:
Asher
I would hope this car helps lead a design trend away from visible Headlamps and into more hidden, integrated ones. I know cars are always supposed to resemble people/living creatures with Headlamps acting as the eyes etc. but perhaps this cleaner look will catch on similar to to the day of pop-ups but without the lines that pop-ups require…
10/02, 1:51 PM
posted by:
Egbert Souse
>> Toy Yoda, 300lbs heavier you say? dammit. Well, I would rather have a V10, twin turbo, not supercharged. Superchargers arent as fun and arent as tuner friendly. But the V8 alone is pretty awesome
10/02, 2:34 PM
posted by:
A4
Superchargers are no good. If anyone knows turbos its Audi, and i will be sorely disappointed if they limit the Turbo to the 2.0t and perhaps the new RS6. Turbos need to be in everything. They are the best.
10/02, 2:36 PM
posted by:
A4
I think winterkorn is forgetting that their FLAGSHIP A8/S8/W12’s exist. The R8 is a complement, not a superior.
10/03, 6:20 AM
posted by:
Aston_
“Turbos need to be in EVERYTHING. They are the best” – A4
Yea TURBO man, Turbo Boost, Turbo my house! *awkward silence*
Not everything needs turbo e.g. Ford GT, Koenigsegg CCX, Jaguar XKR just to name a few. These are just spectacular examples of cars with superchargers and not turbochargers. With superchargers you have almost immediate power boost off the line while u have to wait for turbochargers to spool up (except for the Prodrive). A4 think before you post dont make yourself soudn like an idiot… I think i need turbo for my lights, blender, this computer i’m on, my mouse, my headphones just to name a few things that might need a turbo…no thanks.
Turbo doesn’t needs to be in EVERYTHING cos what you said is probably what most 5 year olds would say…no offence.
10/04, 2:55 AM
posted by:
The Stig
The more I see, the less I like this car.